Friendly staff, had a super tasty waffle bananarama 12/10 recommend…read more Good space for groups

They have homemade gelato and carry some bluebell ice cream flavors!!…read more We got the forrero rocher, mazapán, cookies and cream and dark chocolate all very delish!! The lady at the front was very kind and patient as we decided what we wanted

Sunrise Bakery was great they had so many pastries to choose from it was difficult to pick…read moresomething! We went with a croissant to share, my hubs got a brown sugar iced latte & I went with a caramel iced latte. If you are looking for a nice spot to grab a treat & some coffee check them out!

3.5 stars, edging to 4…read more I always like to stop at bakeries and try new things when I travel, and this is probably one of the better bakeries you're going to find on South Padre Island. You can watch the bakers making the pastries and breads fresh through the glass window behind the counter, and everything we had was fresh, artisan, handmade, and tasty. Day-old banana bread -- very good, even a day old. Chocolate croissant -- not a ton of chocolate, more of your traditional size with just a little inside. Strawberry cream Danish -- very tasty and fresh. Cream puff -- super moist, with perfectly tender dough. Really good bite. Cinnamon roll -- very large, so don't underestimate the size. One note: the cream/icing on top was just too much -- too sweet and too heavy-handed. It would've been better served on the side to dip into, because the parts where we took off the cream off were really good. (We microwaved it for a minute once we got home.) Coffees -- a couple of solid coffees, nothing too crazy. One thing to flag: for five or six pastries and a couple of coffees, it ran us around $50. Pro tip: This isn't somewhere I'd take the kids. It's more of a spot for someone who wants a really good baked good and a coffee -- and be ready for the prices to add up faster than you'd think. Would recommend, and would return.

I saw the sign from the main street and knew we had to try this place. Fresh and amazing flavors,…read morewe tried at least four of them and I stayed with the Mango Chamoy, go for it! Clean and organized space and location. Go for it!

Server was fast and friendly, gelato was good. Had to wait to check out the person in charge was on…read morethe phone had a line waiting.

"La Especial Bakery" is a local bakery with a long history in this small town of San Benito, TX…read more Several generations have grown up on the Mexican sweet pastries and passed on the traditions to new generations. Walking through the doors is nostalgic invoking your own walk through history. If you've never been you won't be disappointed and begin your own experiences. Grab a box with one of everything and you still will have plenty more to sample. Ive traveled through many states and places specializing in this sweet pastries but never find anything as delicious. The staff is very friendly eager to help and always smiling. Even the owner will be there in the front lines assisting. Like the olden days. You can even get a cup of coffee and talk story. They also have a few grocery items in case you need to grab milk, eggs and a soda. The ambiance is just down home. Maybe I'll see you there grabbing your favorite piece of "pan dulce". Yes, they are "Special".

Came here the other day to pick up some pan dulces. Small town vibe--of course, you're in The…read moreValley! But very warm and welcoming spot. Small, but busy. They have quite a selection of freshly made items. I would suggest getting there early if you are looking for something specific as they did have several empty trays. Everything we ordered was delicious as usual. I did not see or get to try any barbacoa or tamales, but maybe next time. This place has a history and is an important part of San Benito. If you're ever in the area, put it on your list of places to visit.

The bakery was FULL of bees. Baked goods had been sitting…read morearound for a while. I wanted to like the business but it was a big letdown.

Amazing quality of fresh sweet bread and very affordable! Went in later in the afternoon and it was…read morestill delicious!

Incredibly friendly staff, excellent selection of fresh pastries, and a respectable coffee menu…read more Mom and I stopped by one rainy Sunday morning and picked out some pan dulce, including mini conchas, croissants, empanadas, cubiletes, and other flaky treats. I also ordered a hot taro latte, and it was very creamy and nice. They take a lot of pride and care in their craft, and you can tell. The employee explained each pastry to us, even if we were familiar with them already. We'll definitely stop by again.

My wife and I came here today based on Yelp reviews. Walking in was a pleasant experience. Very…read morenice dining area and very clean. We arrived at about 11:30am and selected a maple iced donut and a chocolate iced, cream filled donut. Service was self serve. The price was a bit high at $6 for the two based on weight. Both were fairly dry and lacked sweetness. They also serve savory products. Perhaps they are better.

Solid 5 stars (based on variety and price)…read more Stopped in for an after-dinner treat with the extended family and was really surprised by the variety. They've got soft serve, Dole Whip, hand-scooped Blue Bell, soft serve fruit bowls, shakes, banana splits, and just about every topping you can think of. Looked like they had smoothies too -- kind of an all-in-one shop. They also had a lot of classic dishes like layered sundaes. Bottom line, there was some kind of ice cream treat for everyone in there. Ok amount of seating inside, with extra tables outside. Business was clean and service was efficient. I kept it simple with a classic butter pecan cone, Dad got a banana split that looked awesome, and the kids ended up with soft serve. Highly recommend a stop -- with the family, it was well worth it. Would recommend, and would return.

Service was okay. The man who served us was not very friendly and made eye contact maybe once…read more Interior is extremely nostalgic and has easy to read menus on the wall. Blue Bell ice cream always hits the spot! so overall left feeling good.

This place is for sure a gem! I am visiting from california and would move here just for this…read moreplace. Staff is so kind and helpful. Felt like home and very clean love the ambiance. I ordered the breakfast sandwhich and french toast. It was incredible so yummy will come back.

Cutest atmosphere. Had a great lunch with my girls! We all had a soup and sandwich! Our waitress…read morewas just so attentive and just had the cutest personality! I wish I remembered her name but she was a pretty blonde that just made our visit amazing!